Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), USAID/Sri Lanka Transparent and Accountable Governance (TAG), Colombo, Sri Lanka

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher is required, with studies in relevant subject area(s), such as international development, governance, anti-corruption, rule of law, institutional reform, transparency, or another relevant field is preferred.
• Seven (7) years of relevant progressively responsible professional experience is required to include managing donor funded programs of similar size/scope.
• Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience in the successful implementation of international development activities focused on anti-corruption, transparency, governance, rule of law, justice / legal reform or similar issues.
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationships with government officials, non- governmental organizations, private sector actors, and donors.
• Intimate understanding of the local context, Sri Lankan anti-corruption institutions, anticorruption legal framework, key anti-corruption stakeholders, and intended beneficiaries.
• Strong experience with USAID rules and regulations.
• Prior experience in the region is preferred, with experience in Sri Lanka strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, supervision, and written/oral communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, Tamil and/or Sinhala. 

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations:

MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.